Lydden Hill Circuit Guide |
Circuit Statistics
Founded:
1955
Circuit Length: 1.0 miles (1.6km)
Circuit Direction: Clockwise
Number of Corners: 4 |
Circuit Contact Info
Tel: 01304 830 557
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Circuit Background |
Circuit Layout |
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Lydden Hill Race Circuit (formerly known as Lydden Circuit) is the UK's shortest road racing circuit (many shorter oval tracks exist) at exactly one mile, based at Wootton about half-way between Canterbury and Dover in Kent. The track is mainly used for rallycross, saloon and sports car racing as well as motorcycle racing. It may be only a mile long, but Lydden is a testing circuit, with many undulation changes.
The track was founded by the late Bill Chesson and the Astra Motor Club in 1955. They promoted stock-car racing and grass-track racing for motorcycles, and it wasn't until 1965 when asphalt was laid for the circuit, for hosting car racing up to Formula 3.
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Where to stay | How to get there |
The Old Coach House
Tel: 01227 831 228
Google Map: CT4 6SA
Renville Oast
Tel: 01227 830 215
Google Map: CT4 5AD
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If you follow the A2 towards Dover, around 10 miles from Dover you will find the signs for the circuit and its about 200 metres of the A2. |
2009 Motorcycle Trackday Dates | Useful Links & Info |
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| Official Website: www.lyddenracecircuit.co.uk
Onsite Camping: Yes
Nearest Fuel: There is a petrol station 2 miles down the road, off the McDonald's roundabout. Post code is as follows: CT16 3PS
Motorcycle Dealers:
The Foundry / 01227 454 366 |
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